Trip to the florist:

So Martha Monday, Danielle (Our soon-to be Florist) recommended that we did a simple one flower corsage for the moms that tied to the wrist...

We have thought of doing a flower with a fragrance so that it could remind our mom's of this day whenever they smell this flower. Right now we have selected to do a gardenia...

I instantly remembered this little picture from Martha, I LOVE the use of the velvet trim, so classy and soft. Like a fuzzy sweater (hey it will be in fall after all!)

Up-do with Flowers?

Martha has this wonderful idea with flowers and hair... I love this picture because it showcases 2 things:

1. Look how amazing the flower looks in her hair, just a little detail but makes the while coif stand out and look very elegant.

2. I know that a few of you have heard that i am not a fan of the "half up half down" routine of hairstyles, I prefer the look of an Up-do, its just sooo classy and different from the traditional.

What do you think?

Silhouette Artist: Karl Johnson

So for the actual wedding favors we have decided that we will have a silhouette artist at the reception. Check out his work... He Actually cuts these little guys out while you sit in front of him, the process takes about 2 mins. and Poof! 2 are done at the same time! So we will have them glued to a 5x7 for the guests to take home as a memento, AND one will become your page in the guest book to write anything your hearts desire!

Manic Martha Monday

So this is a cute and nice idea for the church programs, Simple flourish motif with the date on it, i picture different shades of gray and yellow cording for the binding.

OMG!!! Love it!

So this pictures is from a great photographer Victor Sizemore, this is such a nice shot showing my idea of gray dresses with yellow bouquets. In real life i am not into the light silver, since we are in the fall i feel that darker gray is more appropriate. But i hope this gives you an idea of where i am going.

Monday Martha

From:

If you want to truly personalize your after-dinner sweets, try serving cookies in your own likeness. The Victor Trading Co. will create custom cookie cutters using silhouettes of you and your groom (send them drawings to use by tracing the outline of your profile from a photograph). To yield the best results, use the cutters on a firm dough that holds its shape while baking, such as our Cinnamon-Orange Molasses Cookies. Offer the treats with coffee or tea for a high-profile way to end your reception.

Yummy + Cute

I like this idea of how the color palette is combined with the style and design of the cake. I have ben thinking of using the orchids and the branches, though i may want to use the silhouette of birds on the cake to represent Art and Myself... What do you think?

Reception Site?

So here is where we are thinking of having the reception. Sheraton Pasadena. The room is to die for. Art and I are going to check it out in the coming weeks.

And The Winners Are...

So here are the 3 top choices for bridesmaid dresses!

1. The Ethereal Goddess 

2. The Princess

3. The Duchess 

So we will be trying on each of these styles before we make our final decision.

Monday Martha Day

God i love this ring pillow... I just picture some nice shades of yellow silk dupoini for the flower on a grey wool pillow.

Martha's Comments:

Silk flowers add elegance to a ring pillow. A crisp fabric holds its shape well; we used silk dupion, shantung, and taffeta. For petals, cut straight-sided ovals with scallop shears. For the flowers on the garland, our petals were 8 by 16 inches; for the flowers on the tables, 5 by 12 inches or 6 by 14 inches; for the 6-inch ring pillow and the flower girls' bouquets, 4 by 8 inches.